Lucas also uses different archetypes and mythic symbols to add variety to how we understand the characters and their journeys. The Star Wars franchise has intricate elements that appeal to all generations of movie watchers. The technology
They include stop motion, prosthetic makeup, blue screen and puppetry. These visual effects are very effectively employed in the film. They are an integrated part of the film, without these special effects, the film would not have the same impact on the audience. “In the best film, the visuals create the
It is often believed that pictures speak louder than words. However, when comparing a book to a movie, this quote is totally not applicable. The purpose of creating a movie from a book is mainly to bring the characters to life and make the story more relatable. Fantasies, especially, are unrealistic and hence a movie makes the fantasy come to life. The Princess Bride was originally a book which was then filmed as a movie to recreate the story. The fantasy is about Buttercup, a milkmaid, and Westley, a farm boy, who fall in love and have to face many obstacles. The story mainly develops the themes of true love and revenge. However, in the book, The Princess Bride by William Goldman, the story develops the theme of revenge and true love in more depth compared to the movie.
Film directors knew that during the time that these movies were being made there were many things not known about technology. People were skeptical, they were
If people don’t want action then the movie would be the better
Film has certain limitations like time, imagination, and the need to collaborate with many people and work together. Sometimes films don’t tell the story very well because the filmmaker can change the story and change what happens. A film sometimes
Try when watching a movie you already read the book, think of all the good similarities and you are definitely going to make the movie seem so much
Heroes of Different Worlds Every hero from every story, book, or movie embarks on a quest. The quest can be as simple as going to the grocery store, or as complicated as saving the world. The protagonists from both Star Wars and Beowulf also follow along this path. In Beowulf, King Hrothgar’s hall Heorot is attacked by a demon Grendel at night, and not even his bravest warriors can stop it.
It takes up less time than watching an hour long movie. But maybe shorter isn’t better. Maybe the reader wants to know more but the book doesn’t have nearly as much details as the movie. At this point is seems to be 50/50. If you asked a regular class of students,
" Fighting. Torture. Poison. True love. Hate. Revenge. Giants... Pain. Death. Brave men. Coward men. Strongest men... Miracles.” These are the kind things you would find in the classic tale of The Princess Bride. You might’ve heard of the story of the princess bride, by William Goldman. Although the princess bride was originally a book it was made into a film in 1987. The book and screenplay have many differences, but they are also similar in many ways.
When you read a book, the characters and the action are formed in your mind as you read. When you watch a film, the characters and the action are already formed for you and you watch with your eyes. Which is the better way to experience a story? Ender’s Game is the story of the future world preparing to defend itself against an invasion by aliens known as Buggers. Earth had defeated the Buggers twice before but knew they would attack again in the future.
Let’s analyze some of the techniques used to intrigue horror movie viewers, starting with one of the most famous of the “gory” horror movies, Jaws. Today, the gore in Jaws is almost comical, but when it first came into theaters it was seen the most terrifying movie ever made, and rightly so. It has all the aspects of the perfect horror movie: a real-life scenario, an insurmountable monster, and children in danger. However, over time, the horror in this movie has diminished for one primary reason: special effects.
By tying the two movies together with a television show that appeals to a completely different audience, Star Wars is able to continually expand and reach new audiences through effective use of Transmedia
Books vs. Movies The constant battle between watching a movie and reading a book has lead to many disagreements. Many valid arguments can be made in favor of each as well as each having it’s own disadvantages, yet the question still remains unanswered. Books and movies have many similarities and differences when it comes to experience, development, and imagery. To begin, there are a variety of reasons that make movies not as good as books. The experience, the depth, and the imagery are the three main aspects one needs in order to understand why movies are not as good as books.
Furthermore, the shot styles between the films are reflective of each other. The extreme close-ups, slow moving camera, and mis-en-scene are impactful in creating atmosphere. In the third film, the slow moving camera takes on a presence rather than a character, which embodies the omens that are essential to the films